Why phenols does not undergo substitution of the - OH group like alcohol? Explain.
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The C-O bond in phenols has some double bond character due to resonance and hence cannot be easily cleaved by nucleophile.
In contrast the C-O bond in alcohol is a pure single bond and hence be easily cleved by nucleophile
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In contrast the C-O bond in alcohol is a pure single bond and hence be easily cleved by nucleophile
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